by Popular YouTuber Faces Serious Charges
Cody “WhistlinDiesel” Detweiler, known for his extreme videos, has found himself at the center of a court case. The state of Tennessee is accusing him of tax evasion. This story took a new turn after the blogger’s second arrest, which, according to him, indicates that the conflict with the authorities is far from over.
Arrest at the Border
If the first time law enforcement came to his home, this time Detweiler was detained right at the border as he was returning to the United States from abroad. In his social media post, he claimed that over 25 police officers and agents took part in the operation.
According to Detweiler, the case is linked to a three-year investigation centered on two cars registered by him in Montana. Both vehicles were subsequently destroyed in separate incidents outside the state.
Blogger’s Position and Authorities’ Accusations
Detweiler insists that the authorities never sent him a letter demanding payment of taxes, and instead conducted a three-year criminal case. He also stated that the second arrest happened because one of the cars was purchased in a different county, leading to a separate arrest warrant.
This happened because they didn’t send me a letter stating that I owed any tax to pay, and instead formed a lengthy three-year case.
He claims that the government not only failed to inform him of the problem but also did not give him the opportunity to simply pay the required amounts. These statements are very similar to the ones he made after his first detention.
Confirmation of Charges and Next Steps
Representatives of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Detweiler has been charged with tax evasion and filing false tax returns. After the second arrest, he was released after posting a $25,000 bond, having spent less than an hour in custody.
Now the main question is – what happens next? Detweiler states that the situation is “about to get a lot more intense,” hinting at possible public statements or further legal actions. He has already had to fight in court for the right to speak publicly after a prosecutor demanded restrictions, which were later softened by a judge.
For now, he is allowed to publish anything that is public information. This is likely why he named the lead agent handling the case in his latest post. This story seems far from over, and new details can be expected in the near future.
Similar cases involving public figures often draw attention to complex taxation issues, especially when it comes to registering property in different jurisdictions. Detweiler’s case could become indicative in the context of how authorities respond to violations that, at first glance, seem bureaucratic but have serious legal consequences. His public battle with the system, regardless of the outcome, is already influencing discussions about the transparency of tax procedures and citizens’ rights to receive timely information from the state.
